The Luxman K-8 is a vintage stereo cassette deck from Luxman’s “Studio Standard Serie,” manufactured in Japan by Kinsuido of Osaka around 1980–1982. This is an exceptionally good sounding 2-head cassette deck with the classic Luxman look.
Below service was carried out:
- Replacement of capstan belt
- Cleaning of heads and capstan
- Demagnetisation of heads and capstan
- Lubrication of moving parts
- Azimuth calibration
- Speed calibration
- Full function test
We provide 6 months warranty for cassette decks.
Description
Features of the Luxman K-8 tape deck include a 12 dot fluorescent peak level indicator, fluorescent tape counter, bias fine control, dolby noise reduction, timer recording and optional remote control.
Specifications
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: DC servo
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (dolby B)
Wow and Flutter: 0.055%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5%
Input: 100mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output: 1V (line)
Dimensions: 438 x 285 x 108mm
Weight: 6kg







